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Stress and Anxiety and Mississippi Workers’ Compensation
When discussing workers’ compensation, most people think of the physical injuries or illnesses they can sustain on the job that would result in them needing to file for benefits. However, mental health issues and stress can be just as much of a threat and require medical care and time off work. While many things… Read More »
Louisiana Highway Workers at Risk for Serious Injury and Highway Worker Fatalities
Suffice to say that highway workers and road construction crews have a very dangerous job. Not only is the work itself dangerous as workers must operate heavy machinery, but standing near a highway of fast-moving cars creates a unique hazard that can even be fatal. Louisiana does have laws implemented to keep these workers… Read More »
Common Foot and Ankle Work Injuries and How You Can Seek Compensation
The feet are some of the hardest-working parts of the human body. They carry us wherever we need to go and hold our weight as well as any load we carry throughout our day. In addition to being extremely important, our feet are some of the most vulnerable parts of our bodies as well. … Read More »
What Are Louisiana Indemnity Benefits?
Being injured or becoming ill on the job can be scary for many workers who entirely rely on their income to survive. If you have to miss days and weeks, or even months of work while recovering, you might wonder how you will pay for your expenses. Luckily, there is something called indemnity benefits,… Read More »
Chemical Exposure and Workers’ Compensation in Louisiana
When a worker becomes ill due to exposure to toxic and hazardous chemicals in the workplace, they have a right to file a workers’ compensation claim. Chemical exposure can lead to severe health issues, many of which can result in long-term damage. So it’s essential for workers to successfully file a claim to ensure… Read More »
The Role of HIPAA In Your Louisiana Workers’ Compensation Claim
Though HIPAA might be a term easily recognized, few know exactly what it is and how it works. From a basic understanding, most people know that HIPAA has to do with their private healthcare information and how it is used by medical providers and healthcare facilities. Beyond that, however, most people are in the… Read More »
Mississippi Premises Liability Law and How to Prove Your Case
When you are visiting someone else’s property, whether it is residential or commercial, you have a right to move about without being put in harm’s way. Or, in other words, properties must be kept reasonably free of hazards to ensure the safety of their visitors. This includes retail establishments, residential homes, rental properties, office… Read More »
How Long Does It Take to Settle My Accident Case?
One of the most common questions we hear as personal injury attorneys is, “How long is it going to take to settle my case?” Unfortunately, this is not a simple question to answer. Every personal injury case is unique and different, and various factors can affect your case and how long it will take… Read More »
Sitting on the Job. Can This Cause Injury and a Workers’ Comp Claim?
When people think of workplace injuries, they often picture deadly accidents and other causes of sudden onset injuries, but these are not the only types of workplace injuries. People can develop workplace injuries and illnesses over an extended period of time, which is often the case for people suffering from sitting-related injuries. A large… Read More »
Top 5 Mistakes Injured Workers Make After Accidents
https://youtu.be/XOL2bp5XqqU Imagine suffering an injury at work today. Would you know what to do next? Are you sure you’d handle it correctly? It’s common for injured workers to inadvertently do things wrong, putting themselves at risk. Here are the top five mistakes to avoid after a workplace injury. 1- Failing to Report Your Injury… Read More »